by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Minnesota State Mankato ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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Minnesota State Mankato is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 553 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #85 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Minnesota State Mankato is $32,860. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Minnesota State Mankato, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $15,861 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,017.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Minnesota State Mankato paid an average of $703 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $327 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $17,726 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,042 | $1,042 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,224 | $11,224 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,672 | $2,672 |
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Of the 98 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Minnesota State Mankato, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Minnesota State Mankato are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Minnesota State Mankato does not offer an online option for its phys ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Minnesota State Mankato Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at Minnesota State Mankato make a median salary of $52,164. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $44,941.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from Minnesota State Mankato in 2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 29 |
| Outdoor Education | 7 |
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